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Anyone with Cushings that can answer a few questions please? (Long shot probably)

Hi all. I've been googling again and looking up what the 24 hour urine test and MEN2 test (does MEN2 look for petuitary or adrenal tumour or just Thyroid?)...

Hi all. I've been googling again and looking up what the 24 hour urine test and ...

AngieAsh

•7 years ago

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Greetings from the US!

Hi everyone. My name is Missy and I live in the deep south in the US - Mississippi. (And yes, I've been called "Missy from Mississippi my entire life." :) ) I...

Hi everyone. My name is Missy and I live in the deep south in the US - Mississip...

missytanner

•7 years ago

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Going to see Dr Peatfield!!!!

So I've got an appt to see Dr Peatfield. Decided I need to know what is going on with me, i had a lovely long chat with one of his ladies in the office and...

So I've got an appt to see Dr Peatfield. Decided I need to know what is going on...

Munchlet

•7 years ago

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Sounding informed and giving the GP limited wriggle room?

Hi folks On the 11/5/17 my bloods were TSH 0.02 (0.35-3.5) FT3 4.5 (3.8-6.0) FT4 16 pmol/l (8.0-21) I got a text saying I needed to see a GP and my...

Hi folks On the 11/5/17 my bloods were TSH 0.02 (0.35-3.5) FT3 4.5 (3.8-6.0) FT4...

Di08

•7 years ago

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Thyrogloblin AB results slightly high, is this Hashimoto's? Doc says no...

Please help me determine my results, I am from the UK but live abroad and the lab range for the Thyrogloblin anti-body test I had is ranged as 0 - 4.11 IU/ml...

Please help me determine my results, I am from the UK but live abroad and the la...

0SK780

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Thoughts on results pre op

Dear all I am due to have half my thyroid removed later this week, as one side has a 2cm ish nodule. I've had this for about a year now, its not changed...

Dear all I am due to have half my thyroid removed later this week, as one side ...

NealF

•7 years ago

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GP Print out of Thyroid test ?

I have another printout and this gives the ranges the lab uses when assessing my results. I have a question here... as they are mentioning this as Abnormal,...

I have another printout and this gives the ranges the lab uses when assessing my...

anniec11

•7 years ago

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Blood Results

Hi there , Please can someone offer me some advice as I would really appreciate it . I took a black out feinting episode on Thursday and been feeling totally...

Hi there , Please can someone offer me some advice as I would really appreciate...

Soprano67

•7 years ago

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I am new so help me deal with the situation

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and been taking 100mcg/day Levothyroxine for the first two to three months. I began to experience hot flash & rapid...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and been taking 100mcg/day Levothyroxine fo...

serkaddis

•7 years ago

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After 5 yrs of crash and burn finally seeing a private endo!

I have AATD which created hypothyroid 5 yrs back, obviously sick lungs and thyroid are a real binder. So last week as usual they inform me I am over dosed,...

I have AATD which created hypothyroid 5 yrs back, obviously sick lungs and thyro...

flo1

•7 years ago

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I haven't posted for a while. I am so fed up. Very down. Need advice

I seemed to be doing really well on 100 mcgs T4 and 20mcgs of T3. My FT3 level was 6.2 (3.1-6.8) My FT4 was 15.8 (12-22) TSH - suppressed I was even...

I seemed to be doing really well on 100 mcgs T4 and 20mcgs of T3. My FT3 level ...

Joesmum

•7 years ago

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New paper showing TSH is controlled by both T4 and T3

We've a new paper out, in which we measure the contribution of T4 and T3 in controlling TSH levels. T4 is slightly stronger in this than T3 but not by much....

We've a new paper out, in which we measure the contribution of T4 and T3 in cont...

diogenes

Remembering•7 years ago

21 Replies

T3 suppliers

Hi, I've gone back to using Thyroxine, after seeing that NDT has more than doubled in price, so I'm wanting to supplement with T3. I'm aware of the Greek...

Hi, I've gone back to using Thyroxine, after seeing that NDT has more than doubl...

Jackie101

•7 years ago

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What is the typical NDT dose???

I'm diagnosed Hypothyroid, but my T4 & T3 have always been just in range ("Sub-clinical"). .....so given that some on here have no Thyroid at all & mine...

I'm diagnosed Hypothyroid, but my T4 & T3 have always been just in range ("Sub-c...

knackersyard

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Emperor's new clothes

Does anyone else feel like current view of hypothyroidism is a lot like Emperor's new clothes? I am not sure if you know the story, was one of my favorite when...

Does anyone else feel like current view of hypothyroidism is a lot like Emperor'...

Justiina

•7 years ago

7 Replies

How reliable is Basal Body Temps as a measure of Thyroid function & who here uses it?

Also, how low have your temps been??? Prior to medication, my Basal Temp (under tongue, on waking) was 35.6c (96.08 f). I'm currently on 3 grains of Thiroyd...

Also, how low have your temps been??? Prior to medication, my Basal Temp (under...

knackersyard

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Tired of being tired

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 3 years ago. My bloods were really rather bad and I was immediately started on Levo and I'm currently on 125mg. My...

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 3 years ago. My bloods were really rat...

jojojo987

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Graves Disease Remission - I had symptoms but now I don't?

Hello, I am currently in remission from Graves Disease - I am on 7 months now without any meds, whoop! In my last review back in April, my TSH was very low at...

Hello, I am currently in remission from Graves Disease - I am on 7 months now wi...

RhubarbAndCustard

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Self Medicating: The ideal starting dose for T3.

Good Day, I will be starting with self-medicating T3 and I would like to know from your experience and knowledge what the ideal starting dose for T3 is. I...

Good Day, I will be starting with self-medicating T3 and I would like to know f...

Inana

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Hyperthyroidism is a pain

Hi, I'm new to this site and have been recently diagnosed for the second time with hyperthyroidism. I'm getting completely new symptoms from my first attack,...

Hi, I'm new to this site and have been recently diagnosed for the second time wi...

Foth25

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Nutri Adrenals - feedback wanted

I realise there have been many posts written on this subject, but thought it preferable to start a new one: I have been wondering if I should try Nutri...

I realise there have been many posts written on this subject, but thought it pre...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Sleep patterns

In bed last night. Turned over and was in agony in shoulder and elbow joint. Still hurting this morning not so severe but still there. Been sleep alot this...

In bed last night. Turned over and was in agony in shoulder and elbow joint. Sti...

Kazbar-70

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Hair Loss and Eyebrow Loss

Hi, Could anyone suggest anything I could take to help with hair loss and eyebrow loss? Thank you in advance

Hi, Could anyone suggest anything I could take to help with hair loss and eyebr...

Jillnandy

•7 years ago

2 Replies

My results

Continue my results

Lou183jaye

•7 years ago

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My readings

My results

Lou183jaye

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Could Levothyroxine be making me sick?

I have been taking Levothyroxine for several years and I can honestly say I have never felt worse. I went to my doctor with a minor stomach issue and she...

I have been taking Levothyroxine for several years and I can honestly say I have...

Jane_

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Please help..

I have to undergo Laboratory Test for TSH, FT4, FT3 and CBC tomorrow but the problem I forgot to take my medicine (Levothyroxine 50mcg) since yesterday and...

I have to undergo Laboratory Test for TSH, FT4, FT3 and CBC tomorrow but the pro...

Jel123456

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie x

Hello and good morning x Two and a half months ago I had a total Thyroidectomy, due to having treatment for Graves Disease for 5 years, but I kept relapsing. I...

Hello and good morning x Two and a half months ago I had a total Thyroidectomy, ...

Alison-Morey

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Am I allowed mama?

I have an unopened packet of maca from Christmas. Am I allowed it? It is supposed to boost energy and reduce anxiety etc but it is a cruciferous root. It would...

I have an unopened packet of maca from Christmas. Am I allowed it? It is suppose...

Feelshitnfat

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist that is sympathetic in Bristol area UK

My doctor recommended an endocrinologist consultant in Cardiff, but, basically because my results are 'normal'he wouldn't or couldn't do anything for me except...

My doctor recommended an endocrinologist consultant in Cardiff, but, basically b...

sianbarn

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2017

Anyone with Cushings that can answer a few questions please? (Long shot probably)

Greetings from the US!

Going to see Dr Peatfield!!!!

Sounding informed and giving the GP limited wriggle room?

Thyrogloblin AB results slightly high, is this Hashimoto's? Doc says no...

Thoughts on results pre op

GP Print out of Thyroid test ?

Blood Results

I am new so help me deal with the situation

After 5 yrs of crash and burn finally seeing a private endo!

I haven't posted for a while. I am so fed up. Very down. Need advice

New paper showing TSH is controlled by both T4 and T3

T3 suppliers

What is the typical NDT dose???

Emperor's new clothes

How reliable is Basal Body Temps as a measure of Thyroid function & who here uses it?

Tired of being tired

Graves Disease Remission - I had symptoms but now I don't?

Self Medicating: The ideal starting dose for T3.

Hyperthyroidism is a pain

Nutri Adrenals - feedback wanted

Sleep patterns

Hair Loss and Eyebrow Loss

My results

My readings

Could Levothyroxine be making me sick?

Please help..

Newbie x

Am I allowed mama?

Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist that is sympathetic in Bristol area UK

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